Operations Chief with Hall County Fire Rescue Bryan Cash Friday was designated as a Chief Fire Officer.
Cash received the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer, or CFO, through The Center for Public Safety Excellence, according to officials. This title followed a peer review process that analyzed Cash’s experience, education, professional development, contributions to public service, association membership, community involvement and technical competence.
The achievement marks an important moment in Cash’s career. HCFR officials see this as evidence of his hard work and determination poured into the department and community.
Cash now stands as one of 1,784 CFOs internationally.
“The pursuit of becoming ‘Chief Fire Officer’ was a voluntary decision made by Chief Cash in order to further his professional future at Hall County Fire Rescue and to better serve this community,” HCFR Chief Chris Armstrong said. “His initiative shows true commitment to fire and emergency services and his dedication to public service.”
The International Association of Fire Chiefs established the program in 1993 for the purpose of promoting excellence in fire and emergency services while increasing professionalism. Since the program is voluntary and requires a stringent peer review process, it also encourages personnel to further their personal knowledge and skills in the field.
In order for someone to be considered for the designation, they must be a Chief Officer serving at or above the level of Battalion Chief, according to the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Out of 64 CFOs in the Peach State, Hall County now has two individuals who hold the title.
